MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower susp. arm outer joint ( ROSE JOINT ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens's deteriorated, output slightly reduced (4.1.4 (b))
emissions too clean to register (unable to communicate through e.o.b.d.)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens's deteriorated, output slightly reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and down to 2m/m (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
emissions too clean to register (unable to communicate through e.o.b.d.)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer both cv boots slight leak,dirt being kept out
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
bonnet struts worn out
emissions too clean to register
Front tyres slight wear outer edges
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bonnet struts worn out
brake pad warning lamp on,however all brakes appear to be good, however would advise further investigation
emissions too clean to register
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm outer bush,as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front tyres slight wear outer edges
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bonnet struts worn out
brake pad warning lamp on,however all brakes appear to be good, however would advise further investigation
emissions too clean to register
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm,slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
emissions too clean to register
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear,near fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear,near fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm,slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
emissions too clean to register
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
emissions too clean to register
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
emissions too clean to register
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation uneven application (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in the engine compartment unable to identify leak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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YND 108L is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YND 108L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YND 108L is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 2005.
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